Dell Latitude 5520 How-To Install & Replace Your Cooling Fan/Heatsink


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Cooling Fan/Heatsink on your Latitude 5520 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 5520 Cooling Fan/Heatsink.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 5520 Fan Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5520 Cooling Fan/Heatsink

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Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 4

Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x
This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:

Step 5

  • This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:
  • Integrated Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Discrete Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:Integrated Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws) (1 x Discrete Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 X captive screws) (1 x ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.

Step 6

    Latitude 5520 Fan Heatsink

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